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GoodBelly is Hiring: R&D Technician

Aug13

Research & Development Technician

What does a view of the Boulder Flatirons, unlimited Pandora stations and potty jokes have in common? A job at NextFoods, Inc., makers of GoodBelly Probiotics. If you have a passion for probiotics, are a detail-oriented self-starter, are willing and able to live by our High Five core values, and want to be a part of a small, scrappy company, you could be our next R&D Technician. Working out of our Boulder office this position is the right hand to the VP of R&D providing much needed support.

Some of the general responsibilities of the R&D Technician include:

Preparing test batches as directed by the VP of R&D.

Assists in analyzing systems, processes, product or equipment against the desired results.

Performing standardized analyses, e.g. pH, dissolved solids

Maintaining lab equipment in good working order including cleaning and performing regular calibrations

Ordering lab supplies

Interacting with suppliers to obtain documentation to support certifications.

Providing key support for annual audits, including organic, kosher, and gluten free certification.

Not only are there R&D functions to perform but at NextFoods it’s important for our employees to live by our Core Values, which we refer to as the “High Five.” These core values are embodied by all NextFoods employees and are part of the duties and responsibilities of working here – but don’t worry, they aren’t complicated:

Provide great service

Enjoy the job and take pride in the work

Be environmentally and socially responsible

Be genuine and respectful in all interactions, both internal and external.

Be resourceful, work smart, and work as a team to achieve goals.

If you are thinking of applying for this position, please check out the qualifications we are seeking in our R&D Technician:

You look forward to being part of a small but scrappy team and willingly take your turn on kitchen duty.

You resonate with, and can embrace, our “High Five” core values.

You have a College degree, with a BS in Food Science, or related field preferred.

You have basic lab (food/chemistry/biology) skills

You demonstrate a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

You are well organized and able to juggle multiple responsibilities.

You thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and have a “whatever it takes” attitude.

You have strong interpersonal and communication skills and are able to work independently and with others.

You are proficient in Microsoft Office software, with an emphasis in MS Excel.

You have the ability to travel

You are capable of instigating and having FUN!

Interested? Send us your resume with a cover letter explaining how you are the perfect applicant for our job. Send to hr@goodbelly.com and reference R&D Technician in the subject line (this is your first test of attention to detail.) Please don’t call us, we’ll call you if we want to set up an interview.

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